Gas Presence Reported In Wheatley
Chatham-Kent fire officials were called to the smell of gas at 35 Talbot Street West in Wheatley Tuesday afternoon.
The call came in around 5:00pm from a member of the public who detected a strong odour in the area. Emergency crews responded promptly and confirmed the presence of gas.
No evacuations were ordered, and officials said that a few nearby homes have been advised to shelter in place as a precaution, and that Chief Officers are visiting neighbouring homes to offer reassurance and answer any questions from residents.
Just after 7:00pm, fire officials reported that as the situation stabilizes, crews will be scaled down for the evening, with a dedicated emergency crew remaining on site overnight to continue monitoring. They stressed that public safety remains the top priority, and anyone affected by the incident has spoken directly to a chief officer.
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